"Damn it, how is that guy so strong?!"

In the Regretless Mountain Range, the two were racing side by side, but it was more like they were fleeing for their lives.

Because behind them, a shadow whose exact form was unclear was chasing them.

"Everyone says that after entering this Regretless Mountain Range, cultivation is forcibly suppressed." The young man said grimly: "But even with cultivation suppressed, his strength far exceeds our expectations. Even if we joined forces, we wouldn’t be his match."

Beside the young man was a boy with simple features.

Hearing the young man’s words, the simple-looking boy also nodded: "Indeed, that guy’s strength is too great. With our power, we can’t be his match. But keeping things as they are isn’t a solution either."

"It’s said a secret realm has appeared here in the Regretless Mountain Range!" The young man’s eyes flickered as he spoke.

"You mean, lure him to the Four Emperors Territory?" 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

"No." The young man shook his head: "It’s said there are two secret realms here!"

"Two secret realms..." The simple-looking boy nodded, understanding the young man’s intention, they’ve partnered for some time.

The Four Emperors Territory is crowded, with forces opposing each other. If they went there recklessly, there’s no certainty of help, but going to the smaller secret realm might provide opportunities to deal with the pursuer.

"But... what on earth is he?!" This was the young man’s biggest doubt.

The confrontations weren’t the first with the thing behind them. Its power didn’t resemble any from cultivators they’ve encountered from other realms, and the strangest part was the thing seemed to lack intelligence, solely intent on killing them.

To have such animosity with no prior conflict was simply astonishing.

In the Ancient Battle Realm, even when armies clashed, in most circumstances, opposing sides wouldn’t fight to the bitter end.

Regardless of the outcome, some loss is inevitable.

Everything revolves around the word ’benefit,’ no one would be foolish enough to act against self-interest.

But yet this thing was different.

They’d never seen it before, much less a grudge, but it was solely intent on their demise.

"Damn it, it’s catching up again! This thing is so fast!" The simple-looking boy turned pale as the blackened shadow drew near, letting out a fierce yell.

"Furious Strike of Tian Chen!!"

Accompanied by the boy’s roar, a gigantic shadow that blocked out the sky emerged, ancient and awe-inspiring.

Astounding was the shadow held a terrifying pillar, seeming to span the Cosmic Starry Sky.

The boy roared, the pillar turning into an iron rod in the shadow’s grip, which he swung furiously.

"Boom!!!"

Boundless power erupted within the Regretless Mountain Range.

The terrifying power shook several peaks of the range.

Regardless of cultivation, it was pure brute force unleashing a violent strike.

Despite lack of cultivation aura, the terror of the strike far exceeded anyone’s imagination within the range.

For in the Domain Realm, few could unleash such a fearsome blow!

Yet, that shadow flickered, arriving beneath the wave of the iron bar.

Suddenly, brilliant golden light exploded from the shadow, grand and bright like unmovable mountains, containing an ominous Destructive Force!

Upon collision between the golden light and the iron rod shadow, the crackling sound of space collapsing under immense force was audible.

"Pu!"

The boy spewed blood, his body staggering mid-air before being grabbed by the black-clothed youth.

"Go!"

A flash, and the two disappeared into the distance once more.

And that golden light-emitting shadow trembled slightly from the impact.

But ultimately, it stabilized.

After their departure, the shadow opened its eyes.

Those were pure black eyes.

Anyone who saw them would recognize this was a true Destroyer.

Yet different, in the Destroyer’s black pupils seemed to be some hint of animation, a trace of struggle.

Unlike Zhang Shutong, who completely dominated and manifested new intelligence, this animation seemed inherent to the body itself.

"You still won’t give up?" The shadowy figure suddenly spoke.

But around him was emptiness, his voice bearing none of the shadow’s traits, instead a serene harmony, instinctively calming listeners.

After his words, there was no reply, no presence around him.

"Even if you refuse to give up, the outcome remains the same!" Though calm, a subtle ruthlessness permeated the tone.

"Now, I hold the advantage. You should know, once I dominate, you’ll never have a chance to rise again, no matter how powerful you once were, you’ll be forever subdued by me!"

"True, you may also be undying, but so am I! At this standstill, you’ll never reclaim control!"

"Don’t believe it? Just watch? Aren’t you always advocating altruism, pretending to save all? Now I’ll use your guise, your hands, for endless slaughter! I wonder if within that mysterious heart of yours, anything remains? Buddha was it? Hahaha!"

The shadow paused, falling silent. He didn’t pursue the two further, for they were firmly locked in his sights for pursuit anytime.

More crucial was another existence.

"With me here, you’ll never exert this body’s full power." After a long period, finally a voice emerged.

Curiously, this voice also came from the shadowy presence’s mouth.

But this voice carried none of its former harshness, strangely calming, distinct, feminine.

"You... ages upon ages, countless years, you don’t know what giving up means?!!" The harsh voice roared in fury.

Yet the serene voice remained silent.

After a long silence, the shadow resumed pursuit of the pair ahead.

Yet faintly, a gentle sigh seemed to come on the wind.